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SUMMARY:2027 Tassajara Winter Practice Period\, ZMC 1/6–3/31
DESCRIPTION:The 117th Practice Period at Tassajara\nLed by Ryushin Paul Haller\nJanuary 6–March 31\, 2027\nApplication due date is Friday\, November 27\, 2026 \nAngo (Practice Period) offers a rare opportunity for experienced practitioners to immerse themselves in the intimacy and rigor of monastic practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Zenshinji). \nWholehearted Practice of the Way\nWithin the potent structure of a Tassajara practice period\, we can start to see and feel the opportunity to immerse body and mind in the practice of awakening. Within the rigors of a life dedicated to awareness through following the monastic schedule\, we discover wholehearted practice of the way. \nWithin the request of the way\, the joy of casting off our selfishness can arise along with an enthusiasm for interbeing. In pursuit of such wonderful experiences we will study the five faculties of early Buddhism\, the Prajna Paramita\, and Dogen Zenji’s Wholehearted Practice of The Way. \nTassajara’s three-month winter practice period follows the traditional Soto Zen monastic schedule and allows sincere practitioners to join with the community in intensive practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Zenshinji. Links to applications\, guidelines\, and a list of items to bring are available (see below). Participants are expected to have completed a practice period at City Center or Green Gulch Farm (or its equivalent) to apply for the full Tassajara Practice Period. A one-month option also is available for those unable to attend the full period. \nFirst Month Only Option\nBecause there are many sangha members who would appreciate the opportunity to participate in the forms of a traditional ango but aren’t able to take three months away from their lives or work\, this Tassajara practice period will offer an opportunity for a few practitioners to attend the first month only. During the first month there will be an emphasis on training in the Zen monastic forms and embodying their role in the practice of awakening. \n\nPrerequisites for participating in the first month of the practice period include having sat at least one traditional sesshin and the recommendation of a Zen teacher.\n\nParticipants for the first month will sit a minimum of two days of tangaryo. Please review the information and documents below the prerequisites section on this page and fill out the application\, which includes an option for this one-month participation. \nFull Practice Period Option: January 6 – March 31\, 2027\nTo be considered for the full Winter 2027 practice period at Tassajara the following prerequisites must be fully met: \n\nCompletion of at least one two-month residential practice period at San Francisco Zen Center’s City Center or Green Gulch Farm. An exception may be made for those with comparable practice experience elsewhere; the applicant is asked to submit a letter of recommendation from their teacher.\nCommitment to participate in the full three months\nSubmitting a completed application by November 27th\nTuition paid in full before the start of the practice period\, or use of a practice period credit earned before arrival and approved by the applications committee\n\nApplying as soon as possible helps Tassajara with the logistics of planning for the practice period; priority of acceptance will be given to those who apply early. \nWe encourage all students to be fully vaccinated against Covid. In addition\, testing and masking protocols may take place during the first few days of the practice period. Please carefully review the Tassajara Health & Safety Protocols. \nSEASONAL WEATHER CONCERNS\nBased on our past experience\, we expect that the seasonal rains will bring additional challenges to the monastery. These challenges include potential flooding as well as debris flow\, slides\, and erosion risks along the Tassajara road and throughout the valley. Due to these potential hazards\, Tassajara practice period participants have been requested to sign a Waiver of Liability\, which is included as a part of the online application form. \nBe prepared for additional weather challenges given predictions that late fall 2026/winter 2027 may present a Super El Niño. \nImportant Practice Period Documents: \n\nZMC Practice Period Shingi\nVisitor Waiver\nWhat to Bring\nTassajara Zen Monastic Schedule
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/2027-tassajara-winter-practice-period-zmc-1-6-3-31/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270228T150000
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SUMMARY:Seven-Day Sesshin\, GGF 2/28–3/7
DESCRIPTION:Sesshin\, meaning “to gather\, collect\, and convey the mind-heart\,” is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat that includes formal zendo meals\, Dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation\, and private interviews with senior teachers. \nIn order to understand the nature of our formal retreats\, and to be clear about the details of the practice\, please review a typical sesshin schedule\, as well as the guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask those who attend sesshin to commit to following these guidelines and to participating in the schedule completely. If you have questions regarding the schedule or guidelines\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall\, the ino\, via email (ggfino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThe sesshin is open to those who have experience with formal Zen practice\, including at least two in-person One-Day Sittings at Green Gulch Farm or City Center (or comparable experience and permission of the sesshin leader). \nThere will be an orientation on Sunday\, February 28 at 3:00 pm. The sesshin will begin that evening after dinner and conclude with lunch on Sunday\, March 7. \nRegistration Information \nTo register for this sesshin\, begin the process by completing the application form. Once you have been approved for the sesshin\, you will be sent an email that will include a link through which you can process your payment and complete your registration. \nThe application deadline is February 20.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/seven-day-sesshin-ggf-2-28-3-7/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T084000
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SUMMARY:Zazen (Meditation) Instruction\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 8:40 – 9:25 am\, in the Buddha Hall at City Center \nPlease arrive by 8:30 am. \nZazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. \nZendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered at 11:40 am and complements Meditation Instruction.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazen-meditation-instruction-cc/2027-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T130000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meeting: Saturdays\, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. \nSaturday Sangha is for anyone who joins the zazen schedule during the weekdays and/or on Saturday. Within the container of traditional forms\, members of this group participate in doanryo training\, temple care and kitchen practice\, and study. \nDuring the week\, participation includes zazen with the invitation to join the doanryo. On Saturdays\, the Saturday Sangha group bows in together in the courtyard at 8:50 am. The Saturday schedule typically ends at 1:00 pm\, and includes zazen\, a Dharma talk\, tea and cookies\, and study with a teacher.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-sangha/2027-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T090000
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SUMMARY:Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods\, Online 3/6–4/10
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nSaturdays\, March 6–April 10\, 9:00–10:30 am PT \nAre you looking for comprehensive\, formal Qigong training? Enter the heart of Qigong practice by learning the Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods (九妙法门) of the Heavenly Essence Qigong lineage. Known for openness and direct clarity\, this series presents Qigong theory and its simple\, effective practice methods. \nThe theory includes the Six Golden Keys that lead you into the mysterious gate of Qigong. The nine practices include the following exercises: \n\n3 Main Dynamic Qigong\nWalking\, Running and Sleeping Qigong\nLifting Kidney Qigong\nUsing Sound to Open the Arm Meridian Method\nThe Nourishing Qi Meditation Method\n\nThese methods can be easily integrated into your daily life and practiced while sitting\, walking\, standing\, or lying down\, based on your lifestyle and preferences. Each session will include a lecture\, meditation\, and Qigong exercise practice. \nAn introductory three-week class\, Qigong for Beginners\, is offered in January. You may take this class as an independent study. No previous experience is required. \nRecordings:\nAll course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/nine-marvelous-qigong-methods-online-3-6-4-10/2027-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTAMP:20260924T015449Z
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SUMMARY:Uji and Time-Being\, Online 3/6–3/20
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nThree Saturdays\, March 6–20\, 9:00–11:00 am PT  \nTime can feel fleeting\, relentless\, or surprisingly spacious. Our conventional sense that nothing lasts shapes our relationship with time\, sometimes bringing a sense of urgency or unease. We interpret impermanence as change\, and we resist it. \nIn Uji\, Dogen encourages us to see time from a radically unique perspective. To Dogen\, impermanence is not change\, rather it refers to the momentary existence of everything. While we have to live in accordance with time conventionally\, we can come to realize that time is not a real thing. The only real thing is this moment. \nWe will explore how Dogen’s Uji can help us heal the painful separation we feel far too often between ourselves\, time\, and our very lives. When we realize that we are time\, time no longer flies by. \n“Since there is nothing but just this moment\, the time-being is all the time there is.” — Dogen \nPlease join Cynthia and Diane in what promises to be a radical yet liberating exploration of time and how Dogen’s insights might help us find more ease in our lives. \nRecordings:\nAll course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/uji-and-time-being-online-3-6-3-20/2027-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270306T112000
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SUMMARY:Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11:20 am – 12:15 pm \nPlease arrive by 11:10 am and enter by the side door on Laguna Street. \nZendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. \nZazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered at 8:40 am and should be attended before Forms Instruction.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zendo-meditation-hall-forms-instruction-cc/2027-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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